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  • ENVS 422: StreamEcology

    4.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    This course examines the physical, chemical, and biological processes in steam ecosystems. The emphasis is to understand ecological structure and function and to assess anthropological and natural impacts on ecological function. Students in the course will conduct basic aquatic field sampling and laboratory analysis of physical, chemical, and biological components and test hypotheses related to environmental assessment.
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  • ENVS 440: SolidWaste/AirQualityManagementandLab

    4.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    An applied course focusing on solid waste standards, regulations, and the nature of solid waste and the management, monitoring, and placement criteria employed in landfill siting. Air quality standards and regulations, pollutant composition, and monitoring of pollution sources will constitute the second aspect of the course. Non-point source pollutants for air and solid waste will be considered as well as the more traditional isolated point sources. The course will include site visits and presentations by experts in specific areas of solid waste and air quality management. This course provides the student with an awareness of criteria employed in management of solid waste and air pollution, two critical areas of waste management.
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  • ENVS 441: HydrologyandLab

    4.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    This course will focus on the dynamic nature of earth's surface and subsurface waters and the impact of human exploitation of these water resources. Techniques for monitoring and analyzing both surface and subsurface waters will be presented and practically applied as part of the laboratory component. Water quality standards and the criteria on which these standards are based will also be addressed in this course.
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  • ENVS 450: EnvironmentalInternship

    3.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    A 400-hour internship with students placed within an environmental organization or industry in which they can apply their environmental background in a practical forum. Although flexible arrangements can be formulated for placement, it is preferred that the experience be completed during one summer or a semester after completion of the junior year. This will provide the student with practical experience within the field, enhancing his or her awareness of practical applications of environmental studies and will increase the student's employability.
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  • ENVS 451: SeniorResearchSeminar

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    Independent research-based course designed as a capstone for seniors. Research on a selected topic will be synthesized as a senior thesis presentation. Students will refine written and oral communication skills as well as focus on the analytical skills gained from the program as a whole. This potentially serves as a mini-internship since data may be generated from the student's association with off-campus agencies.
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  • ENVS 490: AppliedRemoteSensing

    4.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    An introductory course into the many varieties of remote sensing employed within the environmental sciences and applications of these techniques to field analysis. The course will focus on application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to the environmental sciences. These systems employ computers to store, retrieve, transform, and display spatial environmentally oriented data and have a myriad of applications in environmental studies. Remote sensing is typically employed in environmental analyses, ranging from land use to wetlands characterization, requiring the environmental studies student's awareness of these frequently applied techniques.
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  • FACS 101: Textiles

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    A study of textile fibers, yarns, and construction techniques as a basis for selecting fabrics for clothing and the home.
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  • FACS 102: Clothing

    4.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    A course designed to develop visual identity, to apply the principles and elements of design to enhance physical assets, and to make clothing purchase decisions using available consumer information. Basic clothing construction skills are applied to projects suitable for the student's needs.
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  • FACS 202: FoodandMealManagement

    4.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    A course designed to provide proficiency in the selection and preparation of basic foods and in the planning, preparing, and serving of nutritionally adequate meals.
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  • FACS 215: FashionAnalysis

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    A study of fashion concepts and an exploration of identified fashion variables as they relate to the fashion industry.
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